Definition

Items used in the kitchen for cooking and preparing food, including pots, pans, utensils, and appliances.

Example

She bought new kitchenware for her cooking classes.

Conversation

I just bought some new kitchenware for my apartment.

Oh really? What did you get?

I got a set of pots and some fancy knives.

That sounds great! Good kitchenware makes cooking so much more fun.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Kitchenware → The word is formed from 'kitchen' (from Old English *cycene*, meaning a place for cooking) and 'ware' (from Old English *waru*, meaning goods or products). Kitchenware refers to the goods or products used in the kitchen for cooking and food preparation.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'kitchen' as the place where you cook and 'ware' as the goods you use there. This helps you remember that kitchenware means the items used in the kitchen.

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